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wary in Malay

hati-hati

/ˈwɛə.ɹi/US/ˈwɛɚ.i/

wary in Malay: hati-hati, waspada. In English, wary means cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent.

Malay words for wary

cautious of danger; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous
hati-hati, waspada

English meaning of wary

  1. adjective Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent.
  2. adjective Characterized by caution; guarded; careful; on one's guard.
  3. adjective Thrifty, provident.
  4. verb To curse, revile.

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Questions about wary in Malay

What is the meaning of wary in Malay?
Wary in Malay is hati-hati, waspada.
Apakah maksud wary dalam bahasa Melayu?
Wary: hati-hati, waspada.
What does wary mean in English?
Wary means cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent.

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